Nursing

Waterlow Scale (Pressure Ulcer Risk)

Name: Waterlow Scale (Pressure Ulcer Risk) | StudyPrometric Tools
Keywords: waterlow, pressure ulcer, bedsore, wound care, nursing, geriatrics, skin breakdown, decubitus

Evaluates pressure ulcer (bedsore) risk in acute and elderly care settings.

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Formula

Sum of 9 risk domains: Build/BMI + Skin Type + Sex/Age + Continence + Mobility + Tissue Malnutrition + Neurological Deficit + Surgery/Trauma + Medication

Clinical Pearls

One of the most comprehensive pressure injury scales, incorporating deep medical comorbidities and medication risk factors.

Limitations

High sensitivity may overestimate risk in some acute admissions; should be coupled with clinical nursing judgment.